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Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Bats in China found to carry novel herpesviruses, hinting at cross-species transmission dangers

Researchers in Wuhan, China, have identified new strains ofβ and γ-herpesviruses in bats. These findings reveal potential cross-species transmission risks and emphasize the need for vigilant monitoring of bat populations to prevent zoonotic diseases.

13 May 2024

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

"Sticks and stones may break my bones," the old adage goes. "But words will never hurt me."

13 May 2024

Enhanced weight loss outcomes with GLP-1 analogues and bupropion/naltrexone combination

A study explores the additive effects of combining GLP-1 analog with bupropion/naltrexone on weight loss, finding potential benefits even for those initially unresponsive to monotherapy.

13 May 2024

Research reveals decline in childhood mortality extended US women's lifespan by a year

Research using mathematical modeling shows that the significant reduction in childhood mortality in the 20th century US indirectly led to a decrease in female mortality, extending the average female lifespan post-age 15 by about one year.

12 May 2024

New partnership addresses key challenges for regulating digital mental health technologies

An MHRA and NICE partnership, funded by Wellcome, is addressing key challenges for regulating and evaluating digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) with input from patients, the public and mental health professionals.

11 May 2024

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, will present an analysis from its eAArly DETECT study at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 in Washington D.C. from May 18th to May 21st. DDW is recognized as a premier forum for the latest advancements in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery.

11 May 2024

Early feasibility studies on climate-friendly albuterol inhaler completed

DevPro Biopharma and Bespak have announced the completion of early feasibility studies on DP007, a new formulation of albuterol in a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) which shows comparable performance to Ventolin® HFA but with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

11 May 2024

Scripps Research professor emeritus John Johnson selected as member of the National Academy of Sciences

Scripps Research professor emeritus John Johnson, PhD, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences—one of the highest honors given to scientists.

11 May 2024

NHS still faces waiting list challenges

Commenting on the publication today of the NHS monthly performance statistics, Tim Gardner, Assistant Director of Policy at the Health Foundation, said.

11 May 2024

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes to significant decreases in longevity at the population level.

11 May 2024

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "Therapeutic opportunities for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy."

10 May 2024

Understanding infant vision: Daily-life input and developmental nourishment

What do infants see? What do they look at? The answers to these questions are very different for the youngest babies than they are for older infants, children and adults.

10 May 2024

Study spotlights differences based on race and gender in melanoma diagnosis, outcomes

Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions -; and the consequences can be devastating, a Mayo Clinic study reveals.

10 May 2024

New biomedical engineering innovation shows potential to transform trauma care and surgical practices

A breakthrough study, published in Science Translational Medicine, features a biomedical engineering innovation with the potential to transform trauma care and surgical practices.

10 May 2024

Study sheds light on challenges faced by caregivers of children with genetic conditions

When it comes to improving the lives of children with genetic conditions, medical research often focuses solely on the children. But there is an equally important population in need of research that a faculty member at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine is highlighting -; the caregivers.

10 May 2024

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is surrounded by trees and shoreline. It offers the kind of quiet that only an island can provide. Except when the Growlers fly.

10 May 2024

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

A team led by Dr. Eddie Imada, assistant professor of research in pathology and laboratory medicine, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million United States Department of Defense grant for research on a cellular process called alternative polyadenylation and its role in prostate cancer.

10 May 2024

Chemotherapy linked to physical decline in older women with high-risk breast cancer

A UCLA-led study suggests women who are 65 years old or older with high-risk breast cancer and are treated with chemotherapy are more likely to develop a substantial decline in physical function.

10 May 2024

Understanding how the brain processes perception into action

You hear a phone ring or a dog bark. Is it yours or someone else's? You hear footsteps in the night -; is it your child, or an intruder? Friend or foe? The decision you make will determine what action you take next.

10 May 2024

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Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Bats in China found to carry novel herpesviruses, hinting at cross-species transmission dangers

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

Enhanced weight loss outcomes with GLP-1 analogues and bupropion/naltrexone combination

Research reveals decline in childhood mortality extended US women's lifespan by a year

New partnership addresses key challenges for regulating digital mental health technologies

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Early feasibility studies on climate-friendly albuterol inhaler completed

Scripps Research professor emeritus John Johnson selected as member of the National Academy of Sciences

NHS still faces waiting list challenges

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

Understanding infant vision: Daily-life input and developmental nourishment

Study spotlights differences based on race and gender in melanoma diagnosis, outcomes

New biomedical engineering innovation shows potential to transform trauma care and surgical practices

Study sheds light on challenges faced by caregivers of children with genetic conditions

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

Chemotherapy linked to physical decline in older women with high-risk breast cancer

Understanding how the brain processes perception into action

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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